Chocolate & Candy Buyer

Chocolate & Candy Buyer

Plum Market is thrilled to announce the upcoming opening of our newest location in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, scheduled for early 2026. This store will bring Plum Market’s signature natural and organic foods to the vibrant Palm Beach community.

The Chocolate & Candy Buyer leads the selection, purchasing, and merchandising of chocolate and candy categories at Plum Market. The role ensures a curated, seasonally relevant assortment that reflects our brand values and appeals to a wide range of Retail Customers. Responsibilities include managing inventory, sales performance, pricing integrity, product rotation, merchandising standards, and driving overall department success.

• You model and provide exceptional Retail Customer Service.
• You love chocolate and confections and enjoy curating creative, high‑quality assortments.
• You are detail‑oriented, organized, and capable of balancing analytics with visual merchandising.
• You value inclusion and foster a positive, team‑focused environment.
• You are passionate about product discovery and stay ahead of seasonal and industry trends.
• You are driven to meet goals, optimize performance, and continually improve.
• You are a strong communicator and collaborator across all levels of the store.

• Experience in retail buying, merchandising, or purchasing (6+ months preferred).
• Knowledge of chocolate, confections, or specialty food retail is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, SharePoint) and ability to learn internal systems.
• Strong organization, time‑management, and communication skills.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Physical ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, lift up to 50 lb unassisted, and push/pull carts up to 100 lb unassisted.

• Purchase and maintain inventory for chocolate and candy categories, ensuring full, fresh, and on‑brand assortments.
• Monitor sales performance and trends, adjusting purchasing strategies to meet sales and margin goals.
• Execute merchandising resets, seasonal promotions, and product launches with visual consistency and creativity.
• Maintain accurate pricing and up‑to‑date signage across all displays.
• Minimize shrink and ensure proper product rotation to maintain quality and freshness.
• Communicate product updates and features to Team Members to enhance customer engagement and knowledge.
• Manage special orders and custom requests with professionalism and efficiency.
• Build and maintain strong vendor relationships, coordinate deliveries, and ensure accurate invoicing.
• Uphold all Plum Market policies, safety standards, and operational procedures.
• Collaborate with Store Leadership and other departments to support storewide promotional efforts and events.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Part‑time
• Job function:
  Purchasing and Supply Chain
• Industries:
  Food and Beverage Services

Employment is contingent upon a successful background check.

Apply today!